Shanghai epitomizes high-falutin internationalism, while simultaneously adhering to Chinese tradition. Traditional xialongbao, Shanghai soup dumplings, shops are made modern by ￥80 cocktails.... »

Purveyors of Curiosities | Edited by style_challenge1 and Rachel

The village of Guoliang had a problem. High in the Taihang Mountains of the Henan Province, the only access to civilization were some steep, narrow stairs embedded in the mountainside called the... »

Architectural Oddities, Subterranean Sites | Edited by Rachel

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Dwarf Empire seems like the most exploitative amusement park on earth. Yet despite the political incorrectness of this modern day "freakshow," it offers its little people a chance to start over in... »

Cultures and Civilizations , Architectural Oddities | Edited by atimian and HJHausman

Just 45 minutes out of Beijing, the city fades away into a milieu of cornfields amid an expansive empty landscape. More than a decade ago, developers wanted to change that by turning 100 acres of... »

Ghost Towns, Incredible Ruins | Edited by atimian and Dylan

In almost any condition, heaven's gate looks otherworldly, like a portal to something greater than the earth. Usually shrouded in blinding sunlight or dense fog, visitors climb 999 steps to reach... »

Geological Oddities, Architectural Oddities | Edited by atimian

If you love dinosaurs and theme parks, but hate waiting in line or sharing with other tourists, then Dinosaurs Fairyland is the place for you. The park features dozens of full scale dinosaur... »

Museums and Collections, Strange Science, Natural History, Unusual Monuments, Strange Statues, Intriguing Environs, Ghost Towns | Edited by Dampo and Dylan

A trip into Mongolia is like entering another world, or another time. On China's border with the desolate country, is a site that seems almost comforting in the wasteland. At least as comforting... »

| Edited by Dampo and atimian

Situated roughly 85km to the north of Beijing, Longqing Gorge is a pleasant change of pace from the crowded streets of China's capital. Home to China's largest dam, the otherwise tranquil... »

Architectural Oddities | Edited by Dampo and atimian

Lexiaguo is one of the places on earth that is hard to believe exists. The internet community has debated its reality, and its sweeping palette of farmland has dropped the jaws of many... »

Martian Landscapes, Geological Oddities | Edited by serflac and atimian